Cost of Living (Tenant Protection) (Scotland) Act 2022 - proposed extension: statement of reasons

6. Necessity and proportionality

6.1 As part of the assessment of continued necessity, more fully outlined in Annex D of this statement, the Scottish Government considered if there were alternative options to extension for the provisions under Part 1 of the Act and extension of the provisions detailed in this statement was deemed by Scottish Ministers appropriate. The measures being necessary and proportionate in connection with the cost of living.